Monday, 17 March 2014

The Siamese is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Oriental cat. One of several breeds native to Thailand (formerly known as Siam), in the 20th century the Siamese cat became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America. The modern Siamese is characterized by blue almond-shaped eyes. Siamese prefer to live in pairs or groups and also seek human interaction. Source

The Persian is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and shortened muzzle. Its name refers to Persia, the former name of Iran, where similar cats are found. Recognized by the cat fancy since the late 19th century, it was developed first by the English, and then mainly by American breeders after the Second World War. In Britain, it is called the Longhair or Persian Longhair. Source

The Siamese is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Oriental cat. One of several breeds native to Thailand (formerly known as S...

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